Photograph of the Barn Café by Steph Weekes
Six of our favourite cafés, from unpretentious eateries for light bites to pretty serious restaurants…
Elveden Estate Café Restaurant, South West Norfolk
A real foodie emporium, the Earl of Iveagh has created a relaxing spot perfect for a little ‘R & R’ after exploring the lavish retail courtyard and food hall.
Elveden near Thetford, Norfolk
T: 01842 898068 W: elveden.com
Mistley Quay Café, North East Essex
Part of a larger craft workshops complex, the Brunnings’ cordial vegetarian venue has quite a following with its special coastal setting by the river Stour.
Mistley Quay Workshops, Mistley near Manningtree
T: 01206 393884 W: mistleyquaycafe.co.uk
The Barn Café at Butley Barns, East Suffolk
A perfect lunchtime spot after a gentle ramble or bike ride through the Ore valley, it’s set in one of several converted barns in this arty pottery community.
Mill Lane, Butley near Woodbridge, Suffolk
T: 01394 450800 Read season's feature article on the Barn Café
The Orchard, Grantchester, Cambs
Come by foot, wheels, oars or punt, with 100 years of varsity and literary links, this charmingly simple tearooms still serves light lunches and classic afternoon tea in its 19th century pavilion.
45 – 47 Mill Way, Grantchester
T: 01223 845788 W: orchard-grantchester.com
Wiveton Hall Café, North Norfolk
With celebrated Norfolk chef-restaurateur Alison Yetman at the stove, it’s no surprise this spring to autumn destination buzzes with happy diners grazing on lots of home grown produce.
Wiveton, near Holt, Norfolk
T: 01263 740525 W: wivetonhall.co.uk
The Cut, Halesworth, North Suffolk
In the maltings behind the season offices and home to the Halesworth Arts festival (11-26 Oct), our lunchtime stop-off is set in the midst of the latest exhibition. Try Sue’s interesting daily specials and her legendary cheese scones.
New Cut, Halesworth
T: 01986 873285 W: newcut.org
